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Together two original guidebooks to the holy sites of Palestine, al-Aqsa and the Sanctuary of Abraham. Item 1) A Brief guide to the Al-Haram Al-Sharif Jerusalem. Jerusalem: The Supreme Moslem Council, pr. Moslem Orphanage press, 1927. 8vo. (24 x 17 cm). Publisher's original pale grey wrappers printed in black. pp.[1]+2-16. Early edition, seven black and white photographic plates, stapled, two hole punches to inner margin, staples marginally oxidised on central page, dogeared to one corner, slight crease through the centre, in very good condition. Author initials G.A. appear at the end. [WITH] Item 2) Al-Haram Al-Ibrahim Al-Khalil - A Brief Guide. Jerusalem: The Supreme Moslem Council, pr. Moslem Orphanage press, 1928. 8vo. (24 x 17 cm). Publisher's original green wrappers printed in black. pp.[4]+3-4,+[2]+5-6+[2]+7-8+[1]. Eight b/w photographic plates. stapled, oxidised to the wrappers, some sunning, with a threaded luggage tag listing 'Burial Place of Abraham, Sarah, Patriarchs and their wives.' Author initials A. J. appear at the end. Very good condition. A pair of interesting Palestinian guides produced by Arab organisations within the country, Both guides give an important notice that both of these areas are sacred to Muslims and that 'due regard should be paid,' to their sanctity. They are also both missing a corner from the recto which was torn deliberately to assist the Council's internal accounting. Initiated by an unknown writer (A.J.), the Al-Haram Al-Sharif guide commences with an historical sketch followed by a walking tour through the compound. The author focuses on the Al-Aqsa Mosque (al-Masjid al-'Aqsa) and the Dome of the Rock (Qubbat al-Sakhrah). Conversely, 'G.A.' commences the Al-Ibrahim guide with a brief description of the city of al Khalil, focusing on the holy cave resting places. Mirroring the other guide, it also contains an historical sketch which describes from the pre-Islamic period up until the immediate period after the Crusades (800 A.D.). The Supreme Moslem Council was established during Mandate Palestine to have authority of the Wafs and Sharia courts within the country. However, this delegation of power swelled, giving the council a large power base which led to the Arab revolts of 1936-9 against the British. Uncommon. Rare to the market in this condition, OCLC suggests that the English versions commenced from 1924.
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